1. O fortunate king, bird of good omen
Whose pride has outshone the moon

2. I have sent you this soft flower
To please the most noble ladies' eyes and sight

3. A flower beautifully formed in appearance and fragrance
As if it were the fond spreading of a beloved when he came to mind

4. I do not present this gift equal to your rank, even if
I sought to, I would be accused of falsehood and evil

5. Rather I decided to present it in purity of passion
And he who gave you what he was able has obeyed you